Plants for planting of Solanum lycopersicum L. and hybrid thereof, and of Capsicum annuum L.

Draft Commission Implementing Regulation amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2072 as regards measures to prevent the presence of the Tomato brown rugose fruit virus on plants for planting of Solanum lycopersicum L. and hybrids thereof and of Capsicum annuum L, establishing the frequency rates of official controls, and repealing Implementing Regulation (EU)2023/1032. Language(s): English. Number of pages: 9

Tomato brown rugose fruit virus is currently regulated under Regulation (EU) 2022/1032 which provides for temporary measures to prevent its introduction into and its spread within the Union. Based on recent scientific and technical data, ToBRFV complies now with the criteria for EU regulated non-quarantine pests. Therefore, new measures to prevent the presence of the virus on plants for planting (including seeds), and frequency rates of official controls are being established.